Walthers Proto 920-49706 HO Scale EMD GP9 Phase II Norfolk & Western N&W 809Â
A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 Phase II with High Hood is a real workhorse! With revised tooling and road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes built from 1955 to 1957 (known to modelers and railfans as the “phase two” version), and many are still in service today. Features of the models include:Â
- Limited-edition – one time run of these roadnumbersÂ
- Based on units in service from 1955 to the presentÂ
- Improved hood contours and Phase II detailÂ
- Road-specific detailsÂ
- Wire grab irons and lift ringsÂ
- 21-pin DCC plugÂ
- Warm white LED constant and directional headlightsÂ
- 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth runningÂ
- 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motorÂ
- Easy multiple-unit operationÂ
- Superb paint and letteringÂ
- Heavy die-cast metal underframeÂ
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplersÂ
Based on units in service from the 1960s to 1980s with:Â
- Leslie RS-5T-R air hornÂ
- Whip-style radio antennaÂ
- Long-hood forward operationÂ
- N&W-style bracket and bellÂ
- N&W-style spark arrestorsÂ
- N&W-style etched metal sunshadesÂ
- Pyle late dual sealed beam headlightÂ






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